I think the Union Stati0n hotel is one of the most beautiful buildings in Nashville, a splendidly restored 19th-Century railroad station located a 1001 Broadway. Here are a few of the features
- Heavy-stone Richardsonian-Romanesque design
- Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977
- 65-foot, barrel-vaulted lobby ceiling, featuring gold-leaf medallions and 100-year-old, original Luminous Prism stained glass
- Marble floors, oak-accented doors and walls, and three limestone fireplaces
- 20 gold-accented bas-relief angel of commerce figurines
- Two bas-relief panels – a steam locomotive and horse-drawn chariot – at each end of the lobby
Long before it was a historic hotel, Nashville, TN Union Station was a key center in America’s economy and culture. Opening on Oct. 9, 1900, to great fanfare, the building’s imposing Gothic design – featuring lofty turrets and towers – was a testament to U.S. ingenuity and energy. During railroading’s glory years, the station saw characters such as movie starlet Mae West and Mafia kingpin Al Capone – who was escorted through here on his way to Georgia penitentiary. Other fascinating facts surrounding our historic Nashville hotel include:
- Construction began on Aug. 1, 1898
- Station officially opened on Oct. 9, 1900
- The track level once held two alligator ponds
- The Train Shed was the largest unsupported span in America, housing up to 10 full trains at once
- Officially opened as a hotel in December 1986
- Re-dedicated on October 9, 2007 after an $11 million dollar renovation
Connect with the elegance of the past while enjoying the luxury of the present. Showcasing exquisite architecture, historic Southern charm, and first-class service, Union Station is an inspired choice when visiting Music City, USA. www.unionstationhotelnashville.com
